Reuters Marian Turski spoke at the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau’s liberation in January 2025. Polish Holocaust survivor, historian and journalist Marian Turski has died aged 98. Born in 1926, Mr Turski survived the Lodz Ghetto, extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau and two death marches as a teenager. Later dedicating himself to history and journalism in post-war Poland,…
Ghanaian music legend and saxophonist Teddy Osei, who founded the Afro-rock band Osibisa, has died aged 88. The talented drummer and vocalist passed away in London on Tuesday. He was “an important voice in music and culture, and he will be missed, but never forgotten,” the statement read. Osei rose to acclaim as the leader…
Reuters Fashion photographer Oliviero Toscani, known for his shock ad campaigns for Italian clothing brand Benetton, has died aged 82, his family has confirmed. The brand’s former art director revealed least year he had amyloidosis, a rare incurable condition that affects the body’s vital organs and nerves. “It is with great sorrow that we announce…
A Japanese woman, recognised as the world’s oldest person by Guinness World Records, has died aged 116. Tomiko Itooka died in a nursing home in the city of Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, according to officials. She became the oldest person in the world after Spain’s Maria Branyas Morera passed away in August 2024 at age 117….
Watch: A look back on the life of former US President Jimmy Carter Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100, the centre he founded has confirmed. The former peanut farmer lived longer than any president in history and celebrated his 100th birthday in October. The Carter Center, which advocates for democracy and human…
Actress Olivia Hussey, who shot to international prominence as a teenager for her role in the acclaimed 1968 film version of Romeo and Juliet, has died aged 73. The Argentinian-born actress, who grew up in London, died on Friday surrounded by her loved ones, a statement posted on her Instagram said. Hussey won the best…
Alamy Tony Todd appeared as Candyman in four films, from 1992 to 2021 Actor Tony Todd, best known for starring in the Candyman horror films, has died aged 69. The American actor died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, according to reports. He starred as the title character in the horror series,…
